Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director Lars Ricken publicly declared on July 14 that Dortmund intends to complete “three more really good transfers” this summer.
For a club that’s already moved more than €26 million on incoming deals this window, the appetite for further reinforcements tells you everything about where Dortmund thinks it stands. Not quite where it wants to be.
What Dortmund has already done this window
Dortmund locked down French center-back Joane Gadou from Red Bull Salzburg for €19.5 million, easily the marquee acquisition so far. They also brought in Brazilian midfielder Kauã Prates from Cruzeiro for €7 million and signed Ecuadorian teenager Justin Lerma from Independiente del Valle.
Beyond the headline arrivals, Dortmund welcomed back winger Julien Duranville from a loan spell and added goalkeeper Diant Ramaj from Heidenheim.
